The Big Bash League (BBL) is Australia’s premier T20 competition, established in 2011. The tournament takes place annually in the Australian summer, typically beginning in December and ending in January or February. 

Sydney Sixers were the inaugural champions of the Big Bash League. They defeated Perth Scorchers in the final by seven wickets courtesy of a 41-ball 70 from Moises Henriques. The Sixers are the second-most successful team in the tournament, winning it two more times in 2019-20 and 2020-21.

Perth Scorchers went on to become the most successful team in BBL history with five titles. After losing the final of the first two editions, they went on to win back-to-back titles in the third and fourth edition. They added three more titles in 2016-17, 2021-22 and 2022-23. They defeated Brisbane Heat in the 2022-23 final to win their fifth BBL crown. 

The Scorchers and Sixers reached the final on seven occasions each, which includes four against each other. The two teams are also the only ones to win back-to-back titles.

Among the eight teams that have competed in the tournament across the 11 editions, six of them went on to win the title at least once. Besides the Sixers and Scorchers, Brisbane Heat have won the BBL title in 2012-13 and 2023-24. The likes of Adelaide Strikers (2017-18), Melbourne Renegades (2018-19) and Sydney Thunder (2015�?6) have emerged triumphant once each. 

Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes are the only teams yet to lay hands on the trophy. Stars reached three finals and Hurricanes reached two of them, but failed to get over the line in the summit clash. 

Here’s a list of BBL winners list and know every Big Bash League champion. 

BBL winners list: Know every Big Bash League champion

Edition	Winner	Runner-up
2011-12	Sydney SixersÂ	Perth Scorchers
2012-13	Brisbane Heat	Perth Scorchers
2013-14	Perth Scorchers	Hobart Hurricanes
2014-15	Perth Scorchers	Sydney Sixers
2015-16	Sydney Thunder	Melbourne Stars
2016-17	Perth Scorchers	Sydney Sixers
2017-18	Adelaide Strikers	Hobart Hurricanes
2018-19	Melbourne Renegades	Melbourne Stars
2019-20	Sydney Sixers	Melbourne Stars
2020-21	Sydney Sixers	Perth Scorchers
2021-22	Perth Scorchers	Sydney Sixers
2022-23	Perth Scorchers	Brisbane Heat
2023-24	Brisbane Heat	Sydney Sixers

BBL champions: By every team

Team	Titles	Winning year(s)
Perth Scorchers	5	2013�?4, 2014�?5, 2016�?7, 2021�?2, 2022�?3
Sydney Sixers	3	2011�?2, 2019�?0, 2020�?1
Brisbane Heat	2	2012�?3, 2023-24
Melbourne Renegades	1	2018�?9
Adelaide Strikers	1	2017�?8
Sydney Thunder	1	2015�?6
Melbourne Stars	0	-
Hobart Hurricanes	0	-

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Adelaide Strikers (STR) take on Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in the Big Bash League 2021-22 eliminator at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, January 21. The match will start at 1:45 PM IST.

STR vs HUR Dream11 prediction

Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes have already played twice this season and the spoils have been shared. Their first meeting saw the Hurricanes riding on Ben McDermott’s unbeaten century to cruise to a seven-wicket win, while the Strikers returned the favour in the reverse fixture by beating Hurricanes by seven wickets.

There is hardly anything to separate these two teams, but the fact that a confident STR side are unbeaten in their last four matches and are in good form currently gives them the upper hand on Friday.

STR vs HUR Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

STR’s Jonathan Wells is a preferred choice for a batter given that the 33-year-old has accrued 129 fantasy points from his last two outings. Wells has scored 409 runs in 14 matches this season and his ability to hit big shots has ensured a whopping 89.61 per cent of fantasy players add him to their teams.

Top tip: Best bowler

The tournament’s top wicket-taker, fast bowler Peter Siddle is the outright choice for the bowling position in your fantasy team. The 37-year-old veteran has picked 23 wickets in 14 matches at a strike rate of 13.6, resulting in a tally of 780 fantasy points. As many as 183 of those 780 points have come in his last three outings.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

HUR’s D'Arcy Short is a must-have pick for the all-rounder spot in your fantasy team. The 31-year-old has been picked by 91.53 per cent of fantasy users, making him the second-most picked player after Siddle for this match. Short is his team's second-highest run-scorer this season with 388 runs in 14 matches.

HUR’s Ben McDermott is an obvious choice for a wicket-keeper lest we forget that he’s the leading scorer this season with 571 runs. The 27-year-old wicket-keeper batsman, who has made three fifties and two centuries in the ongoing campaign, has accumulated 190 fantasy points from his two meetings against STR this season. Another high-scoring performance is expected from the wicket-keeper on Friday.

STR vs HUR probable playing XI

STR playing XI (probable): Matthew Short, Henry Hunt, Jake Weatherald, Jonathan Wells, Rashid Khan, Thomas Kelly, Liam Scott, Harry Nielsen (wicket-keeper), Henry Thornton, Peter Siddle (captain), Harry Conway

HUR playing XI (probable): Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott (wicket-keeper), Peter Handscomb (captain), Harry Brook, D'Arcy Short, Tim David, Jordan Thompson, Mitchell Owen, Tom Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane

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Sydney Thunder (THU) will lock horns with Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in match 47 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 season at the Sydney Showground Stadium on Thursday, January 13. The match will start at 10:15 AM IST.

THU vs HUR Dream11 prediction

Sydney Thunder enter their upcoming fixture in BBL 2021-22 with momentum, having won their last six games in row to sit second in the standings with 30 points. The Hurricanes, on the flip side, are fourth with 21 points having won just two of their last five completed games.

It goes without saying that THU will start as favourites on Thursday, and rightly so having won the reverse meeting with a convincing nine-wicket victory. However, the Hurricanes lead the head-to-head record vs Sydney Thunder with nine wins to seven and they will fancy their chances of ending the latter’s winning run.

THU vs HUR Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

Jason Sangha is favoured as the top batter for fantasy cricket players in this game, having amassed 329 runs at an average of 65.80. The Sydney Thunder skipper has turned things around for THU since they lost against Sydney Sixers two weeks ago, and he seems poised to play a captain’s knock against Hobart Hurricanes on Thursday. Sangha has accrued 595 fantasy points to his name and is available for 9.5 credits.

Top tip: Best bowler

With 15 wickets so far, Tom Rogers should be the top bowling pick for the THU vs HUR contest. The 27-year-old is commanding an economy of 7.37 in BBL 2021-22 and has aggregated 567 fantasy points for claiming a wicket once in 14.8 deliveries. With the dangerous Alex Hales in top form, fantasy players can bank on HUR’s Rogers to restrict the Englishman’s scoring rate in the powerplay overs.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

Among all-rounders, Daniel Sams is well-placed to appease fantasy cricket players. The Australian all-rounder - with 700 fantasy points to his name - has registered 162 runs and 15 wickets thus far and can be a differential for the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes fixture.

Ben McDermott qualifies as a smart wicket-keeping pick for this contest. The Australian wicket-keeper tops the run charts in the tournament - 495 runs - in contrast to his opposite number Sam Billings (284). However, McDermott has just two dismissals from nine matches and will be eager to put in an improved performance on that front as he looks to add to his fantasy tally of 769 points so far.

THU vs HUR probable playing XI

THU playing XI (probable): Matthew Gilkes, Alex Hales, Jason Sangha (captain), Daniel Sams, Oliver Davies, Ben Cutting, Sam Billings (wicket-keeper), Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha, Mohammad Hasnain

HUR playing XI (probable): Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott (wicket-keeper), Peter Handscomb (captain), Harry Brook, D'Arcy Short, Tim David, Jordan Thompson, Mitchell Owen, Tom Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane 

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Brisbane Heat (HEA) will lock horns with Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in match 41 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 season at the Brisbane Cricket Ground in Queensland on Saturday, January 8. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST.

HEA vs HUR Dream11 prediction 

Both Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes are desperate for a win, having lost their last matches by significant margins.

Brisbane Heat, though, will have a slight edge heading into this contest having beaten the Hurricanes earlier this season by 14 runs. The result meant that the Heat have won four of their previous five meetings against HUR.

On the flip side, Hobart Hurricanes have slightly improved on the results front. After one win in their opening four games, the Matthew Wade-led side won three games in a row before back-to-back defeats against Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers.

HEA vs HUR Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

Ben McDermott leads the run-charts (364 runs) in BBL 2021-22 and is favoured as the top batter for fantasy cricket players in the ongoing tournament. The 27-year-old HUR star has accrued a whopping 563 fantasy points so far and is likely to be amongst the runs and points once again on Saturday.

Top tip: Best bowler

HEA’s Xavier Bartlett stood out as the best bowler in the reverse fixture, registering his career-best figures in T20 cricket - 4/30. The 23-year-old has bagged 11 wickets at an economy of 8.58 this season and heads into Saturday’s fixture with 471 fantasy points.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

D’Arcy Short is an excellent all-round option. While runs may have not come in a steady flow for him, the Australian all-rounder is someone who can conjure pivotal knocks in dire situations. Short has 488 fantasy points from nine games and will hope to play a confident knock against Brisbane Heat.

Ben Duckett qualifies as a smart wicket-keeping pick for this contest. The English wicket-keeper has amassed more runs (218 runs) than his opposite number Matthew Wade (177 runs) and looks poised to put on a commanding display with the bat besides also contributing from behind the stumps.

HEA vs HUR probable playing XI

HEA playing XI (probable): Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Ben Duckett (wicket-keeper), Sam Heazlett, Jimmy Peirson (captain), James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Liam Guthrie, Matt Kuhnemann, Mujeeb ur Rehman

HUR playing XI (probable): Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (captain and wicket-keeper), D'Arcy Short, Peter Handscomb, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Macalister Wright, Mitchell Owen, Tom Rogers, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane 

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Bottom-dwellers Adelaide Strikers (STR) take on Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in match 35 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 season at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday, January 5. The match will start at 12:35 PM IST.

STR vs HUR Dream11 prediction

With just one win in eight matches, Adelaide Strikers find themselves at the bottom of the BBL points table. Since registering a 49-run win over Melbourne Renegades earlier in the campaign, the Strikers have lost each of their last six games. 

Hobart Hurricanes, on the other hand,  are fighting for a place in the playoffs. They have won three of their last five games and sit fourth in the standings with 17 points. They will be looking for a win come Wednesday in order to have some breathing space between them and those sides below them in the standings. And based on the recent form of both sides, we expect the Hurricanes to come out victorious on Wednesday.

STR vs HUR Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

HUR’s Ben McDermott has made quite an impact this season. The 27-year-old is currently the highest run-scorer of the tournament with 353 runs in a mere six innings. Given that he is batting at an average of more than 70, it comes as no surprise that he’s accumulated the most fantasy points (547) among all the players involved in the upcoming match between the teams.

Top tip: Best bowler

HUR bowler Tom Rogers has picked 14 wickets in seven matches - the second-most by any bowler this season - while maintaining an economy of just 7.03. As a result, the 27-year-old has accrued 514 fantasy points and is the most picked bowler for this contest, making him a safe choice to go with in this contest. 

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

With 416 fantasy points in eight outings, HUR’s D’Arcy Short is the best pick for an all-rounder. The 31-year-old has made it to the Dream Team in five of his eight appearances this season and has occasionally proved to be quite a coup for fantasy players.

For a wicket-keeper, Matthew Wade of HUR should be considered ahead of STR’s Harry Nielsen given the fact that the former has been slightly more consistent with the bat. As a result of this, Wade has accumulated 314 fantasy points while making it to the Dream Team on three occasions this campaign.

STR vs HUR probable playing XI

STR playing XI (probable): Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short, Harry Nielsen (wicket-keeper), Jonathan Wells, Daniel Drew, Liam Scott, Rashid Khan, George Garton, Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle (captain)

HUR playing XI (probable): Matthew Wade (captain and wicket-keeper), D’Arcy Short, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Harry Brook, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Tom Rogers, Sandeep Lamichhane, Joel Paris

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Match 29 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 season will see Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) side taking on Brisbane Heat (HEA) at Blundstone Arena on Saturday, January 1. The match will start at 10:30 AM IST.

HUR vs HEA Dream11 prediction

After a rather poor start to their BBL 2021-22 season, Hobart Hurricanes have come right back on track, winning each of their last three matches. Brisbane Heat, on the other hand, have lost three of their last four matches and have registered just two wins this season.

Given the current run of form, it is safe to say that HUR will have an edge over HEA on Saturday.

HUR vs HEA Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

With 318 fantasy points, HEA’s Sam Heazlett is the highest scoring batter for this contest. The 26-year-old is averaging a little more than 45 points per match hence it comes as no surprise that he is also the most picked batsman for this game.

Top tip: Best bowler

HUR’s Tom Rogers is in some form this season. The 27-year-old pacer has picked nine wickets in his last four outings while accruing 286 fantasy points. Rogers has made it to the Dream Team on all occasions so far, making him a vital choice for this match.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

HEA’s James Bazley is the highest scoring all-rounder for this game with 405 fantasy points. The 26-yea-old is averaging two wickets per match, having scalped 10 wickets in his last five outings. While his batting has been a bit off colour, he is compensating for the loss with the ball in hand. Selected by 85 percent of the fantasy users, James Bazley is a must-have pick for this game. 

As for the wicket-keeper’s slot, HUR’s Ben McDermott is an outright choice. McDermott is an expensive investment at 9.5 credits, but bear in mind that he has accumulated 545 fantasy points this season which is more than any player other involved in this game.

HUR vs HEA probable playing XI

HUR playing XI (probable): Matthew Wade (captain and wicket-keeper), D’Arcy Short, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Harry Brook, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Tom Rogers, Sandeep Lamichhane, Joel Paris

HEA playing XI (probable): Jimmy Pierson (captain/wicket-keeper), Chris Lynn, Tom Cooper, Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Max Bryant, Xavier Bartlett, Jack Wildermuth, James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Mujeeb ur Rahman

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Unbeaten Perth Scorchers (SCO) take on Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) in match 15 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 season at Blundstone Arena on Monday, December 20. The match will start at 1:45 PM IST.

SCO vs HUR Dream11 prediction

Perth Scorchers are the only unbeaten team this season. On top of that, they have already faced Hobart Hurricanes in the reverse fixture where Mitchell Marsh’s unbeaten ton helped them cruise to a 53-run victory.

The Ashton Turner-led side also enjoys the upper hand in terms of their head-to-head record with Hobart Hurricanes. In a total of 16 meetings, SCO have recorded 10 wins while HUR have only managed six victories.

Meanwhile, HUR have not been in the best of forms this season, having won just one of their three matches. Hence, we expect SCO to get their fourth win on the trot and continue their dominant run.

SCO vs HUR Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

With 117 runs in three outings, opening batter Colin Munro of SCO is the highest run-getter for his team. Batting at a strike rate of 146.25 has made him an asset for the fantasy managers as he has accrued 175 fantasy points - most by any batsmen for this fixture. Hence, it comes as no surprise that he is the most picked batter.

Top tip: Best bowler

SCO pacer Andrew Tye is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker in the competition with seven scalps in three matches. Tye is taking a wicket every 8.5 deliveries; a number that is only bettered by his teammate Matthew Kelly in the competition. Given the nature of the pitch, Tye is certain to add more fantasy points to his already illustrious tally of 200 points.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

HUR all-rounder D’Arcy Short is the most picked player for this match. Selected by 93.74 per cent of fantasy managers, Short has accrued 164 fantasy points while making it to the Dream Team on two occasions. Although he went wicketless against SCO last time out, he made an important contribution of 31 runs with the bat to finish with 42 points.

Amongst the wicket-keepers, HUR captain Matthew Wade remains an outright choice. Wade is averaging 61 fantasy points per game after having accumulated 184 points in three outings already this season. The number is significantly more than closest competitor Cameron Bancroft who has 115 points in two games.

SCO vs HUR probable playing XI

SCO playing XI (probable): Kurtis Patterson, Colin Munro, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis (wicket-keeper), Ashton Turner (captain), Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou, Tymal Mills

HUR playing XI (probable): Matthew Wade (captain and wicket-keeper), D’Arcy Short, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Harry Brook, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Sandeep Lamichhane, Joel Paris

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Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) lock horns with defending champions Sydney Sixers (SIX) in the fourth match of Big Bash League 2021-22 at York Park in Launceston on Wednesday, December 8.

HUR vs SIX Dream11 prediction

The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers head-to-head record is dominated by the former who have won eight of their 13 meetings. In addition, HUR have won four of their last five meetings against SIX. But while these numbers favour HUR, the fact remains that Sydney Sixers showed why they are title holders in the opening match after defeating Melbourne Stars by 152 runs.

SIX’s top order is oozing confidence and while HUR do have some quality bowlers, the experience that Sydney Sixers have cannot be denied. We predict a win for Sydney Sixers on Wednesday.

HUR vs SIX Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

Selected by 96.62 per cent of fantasy players, SIX opener James Vince is the most picked batsman for this contest. The 30-year-old England batter scored an impressive 29-ball 44 against Melbourne Stars, resulting in 70 fantasy points from the fixture.

Top tip: Best bowler

Steve O’Keefe of Sydney Sixers was unplayable against Melbourne Stars. The 36-year-old bowler picked four wickets while conceding a mere 14 runs in four overs. This resulted in him accruing 134 fantasy points which was the second-best bowling figures from the match. He is a smart choice for tour team in this contest.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

SIX captain Moises Henriques is the second most picked player for this match. Selected by 96.51 per cent of fantasy players, the all-rounder was at his brilliant best against Melbourne Stars, scoring a 38-ball 76 and accumulating 108 fantasy points in the process. He remains a must-have player for the HUR vs SIX BBL match.

Sydney Sixers�?Josh Philippe is an outright choice for the wicket-keeper spot. The 24-year-old scored 83 runs off just 47 balls and was involved in three dismissals - two catches and a stumping. He returned with a tally of 143 fantasy points which was the best return in the match.

HUR vs SIX full squads

HUR full squad:  Scott Boland, Harry Brook, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Peter Handscomb, Caleb Jewell, Josh Kann, Sandeep Lamichhane, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Joel Paris, Wil Parker, Tom Rogers, D’Arcy Short, Jordan Thompson, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright

SIX full squad: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Carlos Brathwaite, Dan Christian, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Mickey Edwards, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Nathan Lyon, Ben Manenti, Stephen O’Keefe, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Silk, James Vince

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Sydney Sixers have taken an unassailable lead in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season, topping the table by a whopping nine points. Inter-city rivals Sydney Thunder then follow suit at second and will be looking to bounce back when they take on Hobart Hurricanes on January 18 at the Manuka Oval.

One cannot take away anything from the Sixers, but a part of their lead is down to the fact that the Thunder have lost three of their last five games. So, as we approach yet another exciting round of BBL fixtures, we look at some statistics that can help you ace the week.

Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes

Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes head-to-head figures favour the latter, who have won eight of the team's 14 meetings. Thunder, on their part, have won six. Judging by the form both the teams are in (two wins in last five games), one can place a safe punt on Thunder to come out victorious as they have won four of their last five meetings against Hurricanes. Their record in Canberra is exactly the same (four wins in last five outings).

Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes head-to-head
Sydney Thunder	Metrics	Hobart Hurricanes
14	Matches	14
6	Wins	8
-	Ties/NR	-
42.85	Win Percentage	57.15

Speaking of the venue, the last five games at the Manuka Oval has seen an average of 27.4 boundaries and 9.8 sixes. Thunder carry an outright advantage heading into the game, and if the bat flip, too, goes their way, expect it to be a run feast as they have averaged 182 runs in their last five games while batting first.

Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat

Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat have always been on the neck of each other. Their head-to-head figures marginally put the former ahead, having won seven of the 13 encounters between the teams. As they head into the fixture, one thing to keep an eye on is the bat flip, as both the teams have won just one of their last five flips. If Scorchers are to bat first, expect them to score more than 170 runs, as they have averaged 174 in their last five BBL matches while batting first.

Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat head-to-head
Perth Scorchers	Metrics	Brisbane Heat
13	Matches	13
7	Wins	6
-	Ties/NR	-
53.84	Win Percentage	46.16

The two teams are separated by a solitary point in the tally after having won four of their last five matches, but what gives Scorchers an upper hand is their recent record against the Heat. They have registered three victories in their last five games against their Tuesday's opponents. The thing to note, however, is the fact that the teams have never locked horns at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a venue which has averaged 20.6 fours and 7.2 sixes in the BBL this season. 

Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat

Adelaide Strikers square off against Brisbane Heat for the second time in the BBL 2020-21 season. The two teams played an edge-of-the-seat encounter early in the campaign, with the Strikers coming out on top with a two-run victory. The Strikers hold the advantage even in their head-to-head with Brisbane Heat, having won seven of their 12 encounters against them (three wins in last five games). Their recent form, however, can be a thing of concern as they are coming at the back of just two wins from five games.

Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat head-to-head
Perth Scorchers	Metrics	Brisbane Heat
12	Matches	12
7	Wins	5
-	Ties/NR	-
58.33	Win Percentage	41.67

What gives Brisbane Heat an added advantage is their record against the Strikers at Adelaide; three wins in five games. Overall, Heat have won four of the six matches that they have played at Adelaide.

As the race for the top four intensifies in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season, fourth-placed Adelaide Strikers take on Melbourne Stars at the Adelaide Oval on Monday. 

As things stand, Sydney Sixers top the BBL points table with 25 points from nine games, and the Travis Head-led side is closely followed by Sydney Thunder in second place with 23 points.

The sixth week of BBL 10 features some mouth-watering clashes, and here are the numbers that will help you ace it:

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars

Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars are separated by two points although the Strikers have played a game more than the Stars and have one more win. 

Both the teams will be desperate for a win after ending on the wrong side in their last encounter. In the Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars head-to-head stats, the Strikers have won six out of the 11 encounters, so far.

Adelaide Strikers	Metrics	Melbourne Stars
11	Matches	11
6	Wins	5
-	Ties/NR	-
54.54	Win Percentage	45.46

In their last five completed BBL matches this season, the Adelaide Strikers have won just two while the Glenn Maxwell-led Melbourne Stars have managed a solitary win in the same number of matches. 

However, the Stars have been the better starters with the bat this season, so far. While Strikers have an average score of 162 runs in their last five BBL matches when batting first, the Stars have registered an average of 176 runs.

With both the teams in inconsistent form this season, Monday's encounter promises to be an enthralling battle with the Adelaide Strikers starting as favourites.

Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes

Third-placed Perth Scorchers lock horns with fifth-placed Hobart Hurricanes at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Tuesday. Both the teams are currently separated by two points with Hurricanes having 19 points from nine games and the Scorchers have 16 from eight matches.

In the Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes head-to-head stats, the Men in orange have won seven matches while they have lost six matches against the Hurricanes.

Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes head-to-head stats

Perth Scorchers	Metrics	Hobart Hurricanes
13	Matches	13
7	Wins	6
-	Ties/NR	-
53.84	Win Percentage	46.16

In the last five BBL encounters, however, Scorchers have been the in-form side with four wins while the Hurricanes have managed just two wins in their last five completed BBL matches. 

Riding on the winning momentum, Perth Scorchers will definitely start as the favourites against Hobart Hurricanes.

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers

The top two teams of BBL 10 will take on each other at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday. Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder are currently separated by two points at the top of the BBL points table with 25 points and 23 points respectively. 

In the Sydney derby head-to-head stats, the Sixers have the upper hand as they have won 11 of the 17 encounters played between the two teams so far.

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers head-to-head stats

Sydney Thunder	Metrics	Sydney Sixers
17	Matches	17
6	Wins	11
-	Ties/NR	-
35.29	Win Percentage	64.71

Interestingly, both Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder have won three of their last five completed BBL matches.

Batting first, the Sixers have an average score of 184 runs in their last five BBL matches, while the Callum Ferguson-led Thunder have posted an average of 161 runs in the same number of matches. 

Sydney Sixers will start as favourites due to their superior head-to-head advantage over the Sydney Thunder.

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